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The Hartford Courant's Kevin Rennie is reporting that a state agency that helps businesses has run out of money for new applicants. In his "Daily Ructions'' blog, Rennie, a lawyer and a former Republican state senator and representative, reported Tuesday that Connecticut Innovations, which operates as a quasi-public agency, will not have money for applicants until 2015. The Hartford Business Journal is reporting that CI is "running low on money because the Bond Commission has canceled several recent meetings, in which they were scheduled to allocate more funding for the state's quasi-public venture capital." The HBJ also is reporting that...

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The Hartford Courant's Kevin Rennie is reporting that a state agency that helps businesses has run out of money for new applicants.
In his "Daily Ructions'' blog, Rennie, a lawyer and a former Republican state senator and...

Connecticut Innovations, the state-funded venture capital fund with a mandate to spur high-tech job growth, has been hobbled after being frozen out of state borrowing for the past six months.The agency, which is not part of the state government but...

A new business has been added to the eclectic mix of shops in downtown Stafford. Sabor 44 Olive Oil Tap Room and Gallery 44 brings a new niche business to an already unique blend of offerings ranging from antiques, vintage clothing and collectibles from...

NEWINGTON — The town is considering joining a state program that provides low-cost financing to businesses wanting to install energy-saving and alternative energy measures.Economic Development Director Andy Brecher asked the town council this week to...

Shares of Citizens Financial Group Inc., which has 45 branches in Connecticut, rose as much as 8 percent in their market debut, valuing the U.S. unit of Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC at about $13 billion — the biggest U.S. bank IPO since the...

We've all seen it on the evening news. A suspicious package is discovered and the video rolls, showing bomb squad trucks and police on the scene and then in the midst of it all, a bomb technician emerges.
Like something from outer space, this intrepid...

In a recent article, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association said it supported CL&P's rate increase request [Sept. 27, Business, "Group Backs CL&P's Request"].
Who does CBIA represent? Not the small businesses who pay a...

The Annual Discover South Windsor Business Expo returns on Nov. 6 from 1- 7 p.m., and the South Windsor Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public. The event will take place at the former Highland Park Market at the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk...

A record crowd (at least in outgoing president Greg Williams' estimation) of Tolland County Chamber of Commerce members gathered for the Chamber's 57th Annual Meeting at Ellington Ridge Country Club on Oct. 22, and those in attendance got some tips for...

BRISTOL — In the 78th House District, Republican incumbent Whit Betts is running on a platform of cutting taxes and regulations on businesses while reducing state spending.
Democratic challenger Dan Santorso contends that too much power is in the hands...

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and petitioning candidate Joseph Visconti squared off in a televised debate Thursday night, but one of the issues focused on the person who was not there - Republican Tom Foley.
Foley declined to participate in the debate at NBC30...

U.S. Rep. John B. Larson, the Democrat representing the state's 1st Congressional District, is seeking his ninth term in Congress, a career point when some members begin to lose their enthusiasm and rely on their seniority. Mr. Larson hasn't succumbed...

Earnings at Barnes Group jumped 62 percent in the third quarter on increased sales from an acquisition that closed late last year and higher margins in its aerospace and industrial distribution businesses.The Bristol parent of Associated Spring, Barnes...

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Thousands of area residents are expected to participate in the 2nd annual Lifestyles Expo CT on Saturday, November 8 from 9 am to 4 pm inside the huge dome at the Star Hill Family Athletic Center, 100 Gerber Drive in Tolland near I-84 Exit 67. The...

"Antiques are associated with the fall, but it's year-round," Fiveash said. "What we want to make sure people know is that antique shopping and antiquing is part of the whole experience when people come to Connecticut."
I was...

Third quarter profits jumped 12 percent at United Technologies Corp. on an adjusted basis as all five of the company's divisions reported higher sales, the company said Tuesday.The Hartford parent company of Otis elevators and Pratt & Whitney aircraft...

Connecticut’s gubernatorial contenders battled Tuesday for the support of local mayors and first selectmen, pledging to preserve municipal aid and to ease pressure on property taxpayers.
But both Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Tom Foley were light on...

MANCHESTER — A former board of education member and a longtime veterans advocate are vying for the 12th House District.Democrat Kelly Luxenberg, 29, emerrged as the party's candidate after four other Democrats announced their intentions to run, then...